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This is What the American Dream Home Looked Like the Year You Were Born

CR Staff - September 3, 2023

This is What the American Dream Home Looked Like the Year You Were Born
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1956 Dream Home

Now this is a decent size kitchen, even if the flow seems a little off. By the 1950s, kitchens began to get more spacious. Why? Well, part of the reason was because Americans needed more space for all of the new appliances. From dishwashers and garbage disposals to built-in ovens and overhead pan holders, there is a lot going on in this kitchen. Not to mention, the multiple cabinets, and island – er – peninsula takes up a lot of room.

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